RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1679, 4 May 1904, Page 53

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. *. - ). AUT OMNI MEETING.' : (By Our Special Reporter.) PALMERSTON, April 27. The Manawatu Racing Club's autumn meeting opened to-aay in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The sum of £10,536 was passed through the totalisator against £vß3i> for the opening day last year, an increase of <£2700. The scratching pencil was freely used. Digit horses were withdrawn from tfie Telegraph Handicap. Kremlin was made a good favourite, despite his flutt form. The Otago horse settled Black Reynard in an easy style'. Ballarat, after standing on the mark, finished alongside the placed horses, and should win shortly. The Trial Hacks were about the worst lot seen out this season.. Agony (Dreadnought—Martyr), who carried the Hon J. D. Ormond’s colours, was sent favourite, but made no show at all. The* Wairarapa owned Matakokiri was only beaten by a .narrow margin by Waitatapia, a half-brother to Mooney, who paid a sensational dividend at the Hutt some years ago. Lurcher looked like repealing his Feilding performances in the Hack Hurdles. He and Monarque, who represented the best form in the race, were beaten two furlongs from home. The Guesser scored his first win for Mr Buga Id Thompson. Valirna and Narcissus, -who filled the other places, are beginners at the jumping game. The Guesser made a better show than he had previously done iu a jumping race. Cannie Chiel was made favourite for the big race, and being in one of his galloping moods, won from end to end. Comfort had his opponents beaten two furlongs from home. Lissa was a much better favourite than his stable companion Levant, but the latter again finished in front. Lissa was some distance in the rear during the early part of the race, but made up his ground well. Gold Trip, the favourite for the Welter Hack Handicap, failed to stay the distance out.-a’ 1 d Waipawa won after a good finish with Wcodmount. Black Reynard won the Longburn Handicap comfortably at the end v The Reynard geld’ng’s form makes Ivremlin out to be a cut "above the ordinary. Lady Bobs was made a great pot fox* the Electric Hack Handicap. After being kept back, she came away in the straight, but was being ridden at the finish, when Provost Marshal appeared on the scene. Results: Telegraph Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs. SO4 Mr W. McNaught’s b g Kremlin, by Stepniak Eileen, syrs, 8.6 (R, King) ' F 164 Messrs Davidson and Elliott’s bile g Black Reynard, 6yrs, 8.13 (G. Phillips ... -i... 2 150 Mr T. Leen’sb g Gold Dredge, 6yrs, 6.9 and lib over (W. Young)... 3 Also started—lo 4 Ballarat 8.9, S 4 Shrapnel Shell 8.2, 55 Assayer 7.8, 56 Jeanne d’Afc 7.3, 158 Brave Heart 6.9, 103 Bounce 6.9, 90 Auratus 6.7 and 61b over. Brave Heart lost several lengths at the start. Assayer, Auratus and Shrapnel Shell ran at the head of the field for the first furlong. At the half-mile post Gold Dredge and Auratus had charge. The firstnamed drew' ont at the bend, where Black Reynard came through and joined the leader. Black Reynard assumed command, and then Kremlin put in a challenge, and, joining the leader at the distance, won easily by two lengths. Gold Dredge was a length away, just clear of Ballarat, with Jeanne d’Are fifth. Time, lnrin 15 l-ssec. Dividends, £2 11s and £1 15s. Trial Hack Stakes, of 50;sovs; seven furlongs. 98 Messrs Eraser and McKenzie’s blk g Waitatapia, by So.mnus—Fugitive. aged, 8.12 (G. Reed) ... ... 1 136 Mrs T. C. White’s b g Matakokiri, 4yrs, 8.11 (E. Kingan) 2 31 Mr L. Pascal’s b g Bourrasque, » Syrs, 8.5 (W. Young) 3 Also started—242 Agony 8.13, 110 Anser Anser 8.13, 39 Blue Rock 8.11, 119 Duckshot 8.6. Agony and Borrasque got the worst of a straggling start, Matakokiri led to the turn, where he was joined by Waitatapia, who won by a head after a punishing finish, Boumasque- six lengths away. Time lmin 33sec. Dividends. £5 6s and £1 ss. First Handicap Hack Hurdles, of 70 sovs: one mile and three-quarters. 160 Mr D. Thompson’s ch g The Guesser by Enchanter —Puriri, mare, ■ 6yrs, 10.2 A. Hall) ... ... ..: 1 80 Mr J. Harle’s b m Valkna, aged, 9.7 (W. Higgins) 2 201 Mr W. Doyle’s br g Narcissus, Syrs, 9.7 (D. Morrigan) ' 7.. ,J 3 Also started—ls 4 Otaio 10.5. 389 f Lurcher 10.3. 234 Monarque 9.13. Lurcher and Monarque showed the>way past the stand, The Guesser andi Otaio last. Lurcher and Monarque xvere level at the back, Narcissus next and The Guesser several lengths away. The leaders tired to nothing at the bend'. Nai*cissus and The Guesser took charge at the turn, the former xvinning easily by a couple of lengths from. Valirna, xvho headed Narcissus opposite i the stand. Time, 3min 25 2-ssec. Dividends—£3 Is and £3 6s. Manawatu Racing Club Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 434 Sir G. Clifford’s ch h Cannie Chiel, by Clanranald —Weathereye, 6yxs, 8.5 (L. M. Hewitt) ... 1 103 Mr E. A. Laurent’s b g' Full Cry, aged, 8.8 (R. Barloxv) 2 107 Mr Rri.Soloman’s br g Sandy, syr®, 7.6, including lOlbs penalty (If. . MoNaihara) 3 Alis.o started—4os Melodeon 8.5, 162 Plaidie 8.2; 140 Cyra® 7.9. 136 Jewellery 7 7 259 Madrigal 7.5, 48 Tercelet 6.7, 55 Sunfish 6.7, 76 St. Alba.. 6.7 and 21ib over. Cannie Chiel, Madrigal and Jewellery were quickest on thear legs, and passing the stand led Cyrus and Sunfish as their immediate attendants. Cannie Chie] and Jewellery were together in the lead at

the back, Sunfish, Madrigal and Full Ory being next and Melodeon last. At the five furlongs post Full Cry and Cyrus improved their positions. Two furlong® from home Jewellery Avas beaten and Cannie Chiel came' on by himself. Full Cry Avent at him in the straight, but Hexvitt had only to shake the chestnut up to av in by a length. Sandy, avlio put in a good run in the last half mile, was about the same distance away third. Jewellery, Cyrus and Plaidie xvere next, Melodeon, St. Alba and Tercelet being the last three to pass the post. Time, 2min 10see. Dividends, £2 19s and £4 4s.

First Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovs; two miles. 220 Mr T. K. Lowry's br g Comfort, by Quilt—Vista, 4yi’s, 9.13 (F. Lind) ... ... 1 74 Mr J. Hogg’s ch m Levant, aged, 11.2 (A. McC'onnon) 2 371 Mr J. Bacovitcli’s b g Lissa syrs, 9.7 (A. Hall) 3 Also started —150 Tupara 10.6, 215 Aroha 9.12. 114 Rags 9.

The field started in front of the stand, and at the first fence at the back of the course Rags led, Avitli Levant and Aroha next, Lissa several lengths aAvay. Rags led on sufferance past the stand, but going out of the straight Aroha and Lis«a headed him. This pair xvere joined by (kmfort at the back. The hitter drew aAvay at the bend and Avon comfortably by two lengths from Levaut, Avith Lissa three lengths away. Time, 3min 53 2-5 sec. Dividends, £3 -10 s and £3 9s.

Welter Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile. 340 Mr J. Paul’s ch h Waipawa, by Apremont—Legera, 4yrs, 9.8 (G. Price) 1 172 Mr T. W. Armitage’s be Woodmount, Syrs, 9.9 (J. Sceats) 2 89 Mr P. J. Quirk’s gr m Athol Brose, aged, 8 (AV. Price) 3

Also started—76 Optimist 10.4, 76 Quilted 8.9, 48 Gold Trip 8.8, 46 Katerina 8.2, 25 Highland Nell \ * Woodmount led out of tlie straight, but xvith two furlongs gone Katerina, Gold Trip and Athol Brose xvere in front. Racing along the back Gold Trip was in front, xvith Optimist and Waipaxva next. The latter headed. Optimist at the bend. At the turn, Athol Brose came fast on the outside. Gold Trip had enough at the distance. Half-xvay doxvn the straight Woodmount challenged Waipaxva, and a slashing finish resulted in favour of the last-named by half a length, Atliol Brose a length axvay, the same distance ahead of Gold Trip. Time, lmin 46sec. Dividends, £2 9s and £1 12s.

Longburn Handicap, of 106 sovs; . one mile. 348 Messrs Davidson and Elliott’s blk

g Black Reynard, 4yrs, 8.10 (G. Phillips) ... ... l 355 Mr G. F. Moore’s hr m Armistice, 4yrs, 7.8 (G. Price) 2 155 Mr G. Palgrove’s ch g Mussell, syrs, 6.5 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started—• IS9 Jeanne d’Arc 7.8 (including 101 b penalty)i 112 Livonia 7. 115 Waitoti 6.12, 150 Perfection 6.10, 91 Repulse 6.7 and 31b over.

Mussell hopped off, and Avith a furlong gone Ax*as slioAving the Avay to Repulse. At the back, AVaitoti, Black Reynard and Armistic were at the head of the others. Three furlongs from home Mussell and Repulse led, Armistice and Black Reynard having improved their positions. At the turn Black Reynard joined Mussell, and draxving aAvay in the straight, Avon by three lengths from Armistice, avlio headed Mussell half-Avay down the straight, the latter being two lengths aAvay. Jeanne d’Arc and AA'aitoti were next. Time, lmin 43 2-ssec. Dividends, £2 19s and 19s. Electric Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs. 526 Mr T. AV. Armitage’s blk g Lady Bobs, by Soixlt, 3vrs, 8.4 including 101 b penalty (J. Sceats) 1 251 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b g Provost Marshal, 3yrs, 8.11 (J. Hall) ... 2 39 Mr G. AA’ilson’s b g Chartreuse, 4yrs 6.7 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started —66 Trent 8.6. 265 Bombastes 7.8 and 41b ovei*, 175 Parkshoot 7.5, 75 The Duchess 6.7, 19 Sir Lock 6.7. Lady Bobs broke the line, but before a furlong Avas eox 7 ered Trent Avas out in front with Chartreuse and Parkshot, Lady Bobs lying on the rails. Chartreuse led round the bend Avnere Lady Bobs and Prox-ost Marshal xnoA'ed up. In the straight, Lady Bobs headed Chartreuse, and although challenged by Provost Marshal Avas ridden out, and Avon by txvo lengths. Time, lmin lSsec. Dividends, £ll6s and £1 14s. PALMERSTON, April 28. Favourable xveathea* xvas exnerieaiceil

for the concluding day of the Manaxvatu Racing Club’s autumn meeting held at the Axvapuni racecourse yesterday. There xvas a large attendance. The sum of £11,212 xvas put through the totalisators, making £21,747 for the meetinsr. This amount is £7304 in excess of the amount handled last autumn. For some reason or other Ballarat, xvas xvithdraxvn from the Borough Handicap. Kremlin alloxved Mtfssel to lead to the bend, xvliere he joined in and xvon easily. The lot he beat did not. represent class, which remark applies to the field that finished behind. , . , Lady Bobs, xvho xvas made a big favourite, xvon the Flying Hack Handicap. In the Second Hack Hurdles, Monarque xvas racing xvith Lurcher in front, xvhen he came to grief half a mile from home. Lurcher failed to stay the distance, and the Morton-owned Pushful scored comfortably at the finish. The favourite for the big race (Cannie Chiel) had a bad run on the rails. He ran into fourth place at the back, but got blocked. ll© xvas again chopped out in trying to get up on the inside at- the turn. In the straight he came very fast, but could not get up. Black Reynard took charge xvhen the field had gone two furlongs, and xvas not afterwards headed. The Duchess or Tauhou looked like scoring in the 'Scurry ujatil Matakokiri shot out in tlxo straignt and avoiv with something to spare. The winner, xvas ridden by F. Kingan, xvho got a popular reception on returning to weigh in. Comfort had no difficulty in repeating his first day’s victory in the Hurdles. Lissa and Levant xvere both done, with at

a mile and a half. Midia put in a brilliant run in the last furlong, ay Hen the race xvhs \x T on. , The Hon J. D, Oi’mond, xvhose stable has been ont of luck for some time, scored a Avin in the Kairanga Hanuicap. In the Farewell Handicap, the Master-ton-OAvned Bounce biought off a surprise, and paid a £3O dividend. The meeting was capably managed by Mr R. Grant . and other officials. Following axe details of the racing:Borough Handicap, of 100 sovs; six • furlongs. 486 Mr AV. McNaugnt’s b g Kremlin, by Stepniak—Eileen, syrs, 9.8 (IE King) 1 114 Mr G. Palgrave’s eh g Mussel, syru, 6.9 (A. Oliver) ... 2 69 Mr AV. Smart’s b g Shrapnel Shell, syrs, 8.2 (B. Oliver) ... 3

Also started—Bß Assayer 7.8, 215 Gold Dredge 7.2, 139 Brave Heart 6.9, 75 Bounce 6.9, 41 Repulse 6.7 and 21b over, 68 Rose Madder 6.7 and 21b ovei*, 43 Auratus 6.7.

Mussel Avas smartest on Iris legs, and showed the xvay to Roue Madder and Kremlin, Brave Heart being at the head of the.others. At the bend Rose Madder Aims under 'the Avhip. Kremlin joined Mussel at the turn, and draAVing axx'ay at the distance Avon easily by a length from Mussel, Shrapnel Shell a length and a half away, Rose Madder and Bounce next, and Brave Heart last. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. Dividends, £1 17s and £2 12s. Flyirg Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs;. six fuivlo-ngs. , 430 Mr T. AA 7 . Armitage’s blk m Lady Bobs, by Soult—First Love, 3yrs', 9 (J. Sceats) 1 159 Mr P. J. Quirk’s gr m Atliol Brose, aged, 6.7 (A. Oliver) 2 87 Mr F. Stohr’s b g Pa.rkshot, svrs, 7.2 and 31b over (G. Price) 3

Also started—l 22 Trent 8.3, 243 Bomhaste? 7.8 and 2 lb oxer, 120 Chartreuse 6 7, 22 Highland Nell 6.7. Lady Lobs xvas first axvay, but before a, furlong had been covered Trent rushed* through and shoxx'ed the xvay at the halfmile post, attended by Chartreuse and Bom baste®. Parkshot joined ChartTense at the .turn, xvhei’e the other pair dropped out of it. At the distance, Lady Bobs ranged alongside Pa.rkshot, and finishing strongest, xvon by a length and a half from 'Athol Brose', xvho headed! Parkshot opposite the laxvn rails. Time, lmin lSsec. Dividends, £2 2s and £1 18s.

Second Handicap Hack Hurdles, of, 60 sovs; one mile and a half. 356 Mr J. Green’s b g Pushful, by Strenuous, 6yrs. lOst 111 b (J. Merris) ... I 243 Mr J. Harle’s b m Valirna, aged, 9.9 (W. W. Higgins) 2 454 Mr W. Johnston’s b g Lurcher, Syrs, 10.4 (P. Johnston) 3 Also started—9B Monarque 9.9, 78 Good Spec 9. Good Spec slioxved the way over the first two fences, Avhere he retired in favour of Pushful. Passing the stand Monarque and Narcissus were running second and! third. Lurcher Avent to the front at the bend and showed the xva v along the back, Avliere Monarque fell. Valirna and Pushful challenged Strenuous at the bend. The latter tGok charge in the straight, and Avon by two lengths, Lurcher half a length axx'ay. Time, 2min 51 l-ssec. Dividends. £2 12-a and £1 4s»Autumn Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile

and a distance. 168 Messrs Davidson and Elliott’s blk g Black Reynard, by Reynard'— Brassolis, 4yrs.-8.8 (G. Phillips) ... 1 86 Mr C. B. Pharazyn s ch m Good Intent. 4yrs, 7 (L. Dennehy) 2 83 Mr T. H. Loxvry’s br m Madrigal, 4yxs, 7.7 (G. Price) 3 Also started—442 Cannie Chiel 8.13, 254 Full Cry 8.12, 149 Dexterity 8.6, 122 Melodeon 8.2, 119 Plaidie 7.10, 49 Cryus 7.8, 97 Jewellery 7.6 and 21b over, 17 Sunfish 6.8, 18 St. Alba 6.7 and 41l> over.

Full Cry held a slight advantage passing the stand, Madrigal,Black Reynard and Cyrus next. At the back St. Alba and Dexterity xvere lying second and third. Good Intent headed Dexterity at the bend, challenged Black Reynard in the straight, but the latter held his oxvn and xx’on comfortably by a clear length, Madrigal naif a length axx’ay, jnst clear of Cannie Chiel, xvith Sit. Alba fifth. Tlie last' three to finish xvere Cyras, Full Cry and Jewellery. Time, lmin 58sec. Dividends, £6 8s and £4 3s( Maiden Hack Scurry, of 50 sox*s; five furlongs; xveight, 8.7. 173 Mrs T. C. White’s b g Matakokiri, by Saracen —Lethe mare, 4yrs (F. Kingan) ... f 130 Mr F. Bailey’s br g Tauhou, aged (C. Jenkins) ... _. 2 104 Mr G. Wilson’s b g Chartreuse, 4yrs (J. Sceats) S

Also started—llo The Duchess, 231 St. Myra, 9 Sir Lock, 11 Blue Rock, '3O Cavalcade, 233 Hipnodrome, 55 Queen Bess, 21 Merry Lad, 14 Horizon., 40 Agony. The Duchess led to the turn, xvliere Tauhou ranged alongside. Matakokiri headed the latter at the distance, and xvon by three lengths, Ghartreuse close up. Time, lmin osec. Dividends, £4 17s and £2 3s. V ;j j. Second Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovs; one male and three-quarters. ’

298 Mr T. H. Loxvry’s br g Comfort, by Quilt —Vista, 4yrs, 10.9 (F. Lind) 1 214 Mr A. Leicester’s m nx Midia, 6yrs, 11 (AV. Price) ... 2 48 Mr J. Rolfo’s b g Aroha syrs, 9.8 (D. Watt) 3 Also started—236 Levant 11.3, 60 Tupara 10.5, 349 ntissa 9.10. 66 Kohunui 9.3, 39 Rag® 9. Aroha cut out the running, and passing the stand xvas attended by Lissa and Levant. Aroha lost his position at the back, where Lissa and Aroha xvere lying second and third. Comfort joined the leaders at the bend, xvas first over last fence, and xvon .by a clear length from Midia, xvho put in a great run in the straight. Aroha was txx'o lengths away. Time, 3inin*23 2-ssee. Dividends. £2 19s and £1 75., Kairanga Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; one, mile. ‘ 336 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b g Provost Marshal, by The Officer—Montdread. 8.9 (J. Hall) 1 227 Mr J. Paul’s ch li AVaipaxva 8.13 (G. Price) ... ■ ... ... ... ... 2 6S Mr G. P. Donnelly’s b g Gold Trip, 7. (A. Oliver) ... ...

Also ran—292 Woodmount 8.5, 360 Sylvrie 7.10 (lib over), 78 Waitaiapia 7, 40 Quilted (121 b over). ■ ‘Woodmount, Sylvrie arid Quilted turned round when the tapes were released. The two former got auj'&y some lengths iff the rear, but Quilted returned to the paddock. Waipawa and Provost Marshal led all the way, the latter eventually wining by a length, Gold Trip the same j distance away third. Woodmount put -in - aT good run in the straight, but could not get up.- Time, Imin 45sec. Dividends, £2 16s and .£1 7s. Farewell Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile. 35 Mr 3. Reside's b h Bounce, by Captain Webb—Hini-nui-te-Po, 6.7 (Dannaliej l ) . ... ... 1 250 Mr E. A. Laurent's b g Full Cry, 9.7 (Barlow) 2 236 Mr'S. W. Tatham’s b m Jeanne d’Arc,\ 7.10 21b over (Jenkins) ... 3 Also ran —404 Sandv 8.3, 362 Armistice 7.13, 43 Sunfislx 6,13, 86 Livonia 6.12 (31b over), 102 Mussel 6.9, 33. Perfection 6.12 (51b over). Bounce pvrnped away with the lead, and Avas never headed, winning by fully three lengths from ' Full Cry, Jeanne d’Arc close up third. Time. Imin 45sec. Dividends, <£3o Is and <£l 7s. As the result of the starting of the preA'ious race, the steAvards held an inquiry, and the last race was despatched by Mr R. J. Munro, oiie of the stewards,, his effort eliciting cheers from the croAvd. AVONDALE MEETING. : : - AUCKLAND. April 27. The Avondale Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was concluded to-day, Avlieu the weather Avas fine, and the attendance very fair. The sum of £4413 wa.s put through the totalisator. Results:— Maiden Handicap Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Mr J. Jack’s b g Timi, 9.7 (Mitchell.Vl; Signal, 9 X Ail started, but. the. other four fell. Won easily by about tAvo lengths. Time, 3min 31 2-ssec. Dividends, <£4 3s and £3 4s. Flving Handicap, four furlongs.—Mr K. Hannon’s b g Hautapu, 8.10. (Marchant). 1; Alba Rose, 7.11, 2; Lady Rose, 7.13, 3. Scratched—Vulpine. Won easily. Time, 51 2-ssec. Dividends, £6 ss-and £3 Is. SeCond Pony Handicap, live furlongs.— Mr H. Weal’s b m Inspiration, 7.12 '(Cress), 1; Mataura, 7.7, 2; Rapid, 7, 3. All started. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 5 2-ssec. Dividends. £l7 8s and £1 9s. Autumn Handicap, one 'mile.—Mr A. Hanson’s br m Avalanche, by Soulfc— Princess Alice, 7.10 (Deeley), 1; Scotty, 7.8, 2;< Miss Lottie, 8.7, 3. Scratched—Maro and Grey Seaton. Won by seven lengths. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec. Dividends, £7 6s aiid £l. " ~ Nursery Handicap, six furlongs.—Messrs R. and R. Duder’s br c Akarana, 7.12 (Cotton), 1; Beau Seaton, 8.12. 2; Dunmore, 8.6, 3. All started. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 18£sec. Dividends, £4 2s. Handicap Steeplechase, about three miles.—-Mrs M. Ross’s b g Kanaka, 10.7 (McCabe), 1; Hylas, 9.7, 2; Dingo, 11, 3. - All started. Won by three lengths. Time, 6min 19sec. Dividends. £6 8s and £1 6s. Second Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— Hon W. Kelly’s b g Whakahihi, 7.10 (Ross), 1; Seabird, 8.2, 2; Lady Norval, 7, S. Scratched—Sir Alberton. Won by a length. Time, Imin 20 2-ssec. Dividends, £9 13s and 14s. Waitakerei Handicap, six furlongs.—Mr D. Stewart’s b g Scotty, 7.12 (Ryan), 1; Delania, 8.5, 2; .Solo, 7.1 G. 3. Scratched—;Misa Lottie and Black and Gold. Won comfortably.. Time, Imin 18sec. Dividends, £3 Is and £2 11s. TAIIUNA PARK TROTTING MEETING. DUNEDIN, April 27. The Taliuna Park -Trotting Club’s meeting commenced to-day. Although the weather Avas not favourable, there was a fair attendance. The amount put through the machines Avas £1243. Results: Trial Handicap, of 30 sovs; tAvo miles. —Khaki, 12sec, 1; Tracey Yet. 7sec, 2; Garry Owen, 2-sec, 3. Seven started. Won "by a neck. Time, smin 54sec. Dividends. £1 and £14.35; 5s machine, 10s. Marram Pony Race, of 25 sovs; tAvo miles.—Aquinas. 29sec, 1; Erratic, 6sec, 2; Neglected, 31sec, 3. Six started. Time, 6min Iseo./ Dividends, £1 18s; 5s machine. 11s. .President’s Handicap, of 60 sovs; two miles.—Little Frank, 18sec, 1; Lauderdale ’V'ictoi'y, Bs.' e c, 3. Five started. Won by . twelve lengths. Time. smin 25 2-ssec.. . Dividends, £2 m<aohine. 12s 6d. Ladies’ Bracelet, of. 25 sovs; oue mile and a half.—Eboners, 9sec. 1; Airdale, sseo, 2; Tax, Bsec, 3.. Thirteen started. Won by ten lengths. Dividends. £4 2s and £1 10s; 5s machine. £2 Os 6d. Beach Handicap, of 80 sovs; two miles.—Vickery, 3sec, T; Viva, Usee, 2; BolderAvood, sc, 3. Seven started. Won by three lengths. Dividends, £5 14s and 14s;'5s machine, £2 10s. - St. Clair Handicap;*'of 45 sovs; one mile.— Tracey Yet, 9sec; 1; Ebouers, 2sec. 2; Victor Huon, ssec, >3. Nine started. Won by three lengths. Time. 2min 54sec. • Dividends, £ls;,j2s and £1 14s; 5s machine, £ll Os 6d. . - . ■ ■ Dash Handicap, of 45 sovs; one mile.— : Slavers, 14sec, 1; -General Pet, Msec, 2; Flower Girl, llsec, 3.. Seven started. Won by two* lengths. Dividends, £4 4s and.£3 4s; 5s machine, £1 16s. - ./ DUNEDIN, April 30. ; ' The Tahuna Park Trotting Club’s meeting Avas continued to-day. Re- -. sultis •- ■, . Advance Handicap (harness), of 30 sovs; two miles. —The Gem. losec, 1; Victor Huon, Bsec, 2: Impetus, lOseo. ■3w Dividends, £4 13s and 10s; fiveshilling machine,-;£1 2s. Ranfurl.v Ponv Handicap,. *of 25 sovs; one mile:—Jv rat c. Ose'c. 1; Liz. 22sec. -2; Game Chick. 23scc r 3. Dividend’s, £lO 12s and £1 4s ;'i five-shilling machine, £3 19 s. Otago Ham 1 cp. of GO sovs; two miles.—liitt’e 'h-ank. 12sec, and Teddty, 19sec, dead heat, 1; Victory, lOsec. 3. -Dividends, Little Frank £1 12s. Teddy £9 12s; five-shilling machine. Little Frank 10s Gd, Teddy £1 Gs Gd.

, Ladies’ Bracelet,, of 25 sovs; one mile.—Eboness, Msec, 1; Factory Boy, IGsec, 2; Maggiei'May, 24sec, 3. Dividends,' £4 lGs and-£3 12s; five-shilling machine, £1 14s Gd. Winter Oats (harness), of 80 sovs; two miles. —Ball, 19 : sec, 1; Queen V., losec, 2; Viva,' lOsec, 3: Dividends, £7 12s and £2 12s; five-shilling machine, £1 17s. Birthday Handicap, one mile. —Sligo, 9see, 1; Victor Huon, Gscc, 2; Maid of Honour 11., 3. Dividends, £2 4s and £2 4s; five-shilling machine, 14s Gd. . Electric Handicap, one mile. —Flower Girl. 12sec, 1; General Pet, lOsec, 2; Slavey, 9sec, 3. Dividends. £1 lGs; five-shilling machine, 8s Gd. EGMONT ACCEPTANCES. Railway Handicap, of 70 sovs;. six furlong®.—Black Reynard 9.9], Lass-o’-Gowrio 8.5, Reclaimer 8.2, Paritutu 7.12, Glory 7.10, Gold Dredge 7.9, Bowman 7.8, Auratus 7.7, Rustique 7, Inglewood’ 7, Siandra 7. Tongahoe Hurdles, of 70 sovs; one mile and a half.—Lurcher 10.13, Opaeae 10, Toledo 9.10, Limestone 9, Woodguard 9, Azim 9, Zanella 9. Tavvhiti Hack Handicap, of GO sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Banana. -9.2, Woodmount B.G, Dick Turpin 8.5, Aureole 7.11, Talune 7.7, Alas 7. Harvera Oup, of 100 sovs: one mile and a quarter.—Full Cry 9.5, Maro 7.11, Taura 7.10 Waimoe 7.9, Perfection 7.7, Lady Bell 7, Little Turk 7, Gilnockie 7. Wailii Handicap, of 60 sovs; one mile. —Dick Turpin 10.9, Maureen 10.3, Innovation 8.13, Waionui 8.13, Alas 8.7, Pearl Gun 8.7. Amaryllis 8.7, Domestic 8.7, Dauphino, 8.7, Pupuyß.7. Alokoia Handicap, of Go sovs; nine furlongs.—Waipawa 8.13, Aureole 7.13/ Talune 7.9, Pemmican 7.5. Telegraph Hack Handicap, of 55 sovs; five furlongs.—Starina 8.9, Tambourina 7.13. Parkshot 7.13, Lancl-o’-Cakes 7.12, Mataura 7.12, Redan 7.7, Kangaroo 7.7, Marinella 7, Van Courier 7, Hippodrome 7, St. Mvra 7, Quartz 7, Hindu 7. , NOMINATIONS FOR WANGANUI GUINEAS 1905. Mr T. H. Lowry’s b c , Seaton Dela- ' val—St. Amy. Mr T. IT.-Lowry’s hlk f , Merriwee —Lady Helen. Mr S. Beard’s br .f , Handsome Jack —KuseroAV. Mr E. J. Watt’s b c Ellerlou, Seaton Delaval —Ellerslie. Mr E. J. Watt’s ch f Loiret, Seaton Delaval—St. Loire. Mr E. J. Watt’s ch f Maxima, The Possible—Julia. < Mr E. J. Watt's blk c- Boomerang, MerriAvee —Mousquetcrie. Mr E. J. Watt’s br c King Billy, Merriwee —Indian Queen. Mr E. J. Watt’s br g Merriwai, Merriwee —Bubbles. Mr J. Monk’s eh c Monsieur Beaucaire, Stopniak—Belle Clair. Mr J. Monk’s blk f Olivette, Stepniak —Lady’s Maid. Mr J. H. Prosser’s b f Marguerite, Stepniak —Hugenot. Mr G. G. Stead’s ch c Noctuiform, Multiform —La Notte. Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Cuneiform, Multiform —Blue Fire. Mr G. G. Stead’s b o Highland Reel, Stepniak—Strathspey. Mr G. G. Stead’s ch c Soltykoff, Stepniak —Hermosa. Mr G'. G. Stead’s b c . Seaton Dela- . val—Stepfeldt. Mr Wm. Handley’s ch f , Seaton Delaval —Merry Maid. F. Moore’s br f Carrara, Cravat ** —Mantlepiece. Mr G. F. Moore’s blk f —-—, Gossoon— Miss Nora. Mr G. F. Moore’s hr c , Cyrenian— Ma Mie Rosette. Mr Philip SoamesV b f Probability, The Possible —Seraph. Mr Philip Soamefe’s ch c Perchance, Tlie Possible—Mias Dargon. Mr M. M. Ellerton’s br c Grand Circle, Gipsy Grand'-—Coronal. Sir Geo. Clifford's ch f Bonnie Brae, Cl an ran al di— Golden Crest. Sir Geo. Clifford’s b e Clanchattau, Clan ran aid 1 — T'e redi na. Sir Geo. Clifford’s br c Gay Spark, Clanran a 1 d—Cath eri n e Whe el. Sir Geo. Clifford’s b f GlenoAvlet, Clanranald —Madowka. Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Harvest, Clanranald —Golden Vale. Sir Geo. Clifford’s br f , Grafton— Blue and Gold. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Medallist, The Officer —Target. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f CEhone, The Officer —Mount Ida. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s f — —, The Officer —Mont dread. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Oblivion, Sir Launceiot—Lullaby. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Martyr King, Sir Launoclot—Martyrdom. Mr H. Friedlander’s br f , Finland —Melusine. ; Mr H. Friedlander’s b f , Stepniak —Brito mart. Mr H. Friedlander’s br c ——, Stepniak —-Arline. Mr K. Fried lander’s br c , Phoebus Apollo—Miss Gladys. Mr H. Friedlander’s b c ——, Seaton Delaval—Campania. Sir William Russell’s br c Merry Tiger, MerriAvee—Tigress=

Sir William Russell’s ch g Cane town, El Draque—Rasulka. Mr C. A. Leicester’s br o , Hotcli- • kiss—Rosa of Wellington. Mr E.; W. Alison’s br c , Phoebus A-pollo—Forme. 7 Mr W. Davies’ b o , Stepniak— Leda. NOMINATIONS FOR JACKSON STAKES, 1906. Mr T. H. Lowry’s b c , ljr, Seaton Delaval—St. Amy. Mr T. H. Lo'Avi'y’s blk f . lyr, A|crriwee—Lady Helen. .Mr T. H. Lowry’s b f , foal, Seaton Delaval —Ca n t a t r i c e. Air T. H. Lowry's b o , foal, Seaton Delaval- —Lissadurn. Messrs Ellis Bros’, or <j , foal, Multiform. —St. Ouida. Messrs Ellis Bros’, ch o , foal, Obligado—-Emmeline. Messrs Ellis Bros’, br o , lyr,'"Stepniak —Miss Betty. Air E. J. Watt’s br c Alerriman, foal, AI erri we e —P a 1 av c r. Air E. J. Watt’s br f Blue RiAmr, foal, Alerrhvee—Blue AVater. Air E. J. Watt’s br c Indian Prince, foal, Alerriweci —Indian Queen. Air E. J. Watt’s b c Ellertou, lyr, Seaton Delaval —Ellerslie. Mr E. J. Watt’s br c King Billy, lyr, Alerriwee: —Indian Queen. Air E. J. Watt’s ch f Alaxima, lyr, The Possible —Julia. Air AV. AA 7 niter’s br o , foal, Soult —Ladv Musket. Air AV. AValtor’s b f , foal, Soult— Hotcherina. Air AV. Walter’s borbr f , foal, Soult —Lady Emmennc. Air W. AValter’s b f , foal. Soult— Princess Alice. Air AV. Walter’s b f , foal, The Officer —Lust rous. Air AV. Walter’s b f , foal, Cuirassier—St. Edith. Air J. Al oak’s eli c Achilles, 4yrs, Alcdallion—Nereid. Air R. T. Turnbull’s- ch c Boris, 2ym, Stepniak—Shepherdess. Messrs Turnbull and Alonk’s b e Novogorotl, 2yi’s, Stepniak—Sea-shell. Air J. H. Prosser’s b f Alargueriie, lyr, Stepniak—Hugenot. Air G. G. Stead’s b f , foal, Royal Artillery—Be llicent. Air G. G. Stead’s ch c , foal, Alulti•form—Stressa. Air G. G. Stead’s b f , foal, Alultiform—Helen Faucit. AIT G. G. Stead’s br c Sungod, lyr, Alultiform —Otterden. Mr G. G. Stead’s ch c Noctuiform, lyr, Multiform—La Notte. Mr G. G. Stead’s b o Cuneiform, lyr, Multiform —Bluefire. Air G. G. Stead’s b c Porcelaiu, lyr, Multiform —Saucer. Air G. G. Stead’s b f Isolt, lyr, Multiform —Bellicent. Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Highland Reel, lyr. Stepniak—Strathspey v Air G. G. Stead’s cli c Soltykoff, lyr, Stepniak—Hermosa. Air AVm. Handley’s ch f lyr, Seaton Delaval —Merry Maid. Mr AValter L. Clifford’s br f , foal, Finland —Battle; Cry. Air M. Al. Ellerton’s br c- Grand Circle, lyr, Gipsy Grand—Coronal. Mr John F. Ilcid’s br c , foal, Stepniak—Coronal. Air John F. Reid’s br c- . foal, Stepniak —Fairy Maid. Air John F. Reid’s br c , foal, Stepniak—Arline. Air John F. Reid’s br c , foal, Stepniak—Gitanella. Air John F. Reid’s b c , foal, Stepniak —Tempest. Air John F. Reid’s br c , foal, Stepniak—Ambush. Air John F. Reid’s b o , foal, Stepniak —Illusion. Air John F. Reid’s br c , foal, Stepniak—Rainbow. Air John F. Reid’s br f , foal, Stepniak —Sortie. Air John F. Reid’s br f , foal, Ste-p----n i ak- — W hillpo 01 . Air John F. Reid’s ch f , foal. Stepn i ak—F a raw ay. Mr John F. Reid’s br f , foal, Stepniak—Madder. Air John F. Reid’s br f , foal, Stepniak—Shepherdess. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br c ——, foal, Phoobus Apollo—Annilla. Wellington Park Stud Company’s rn c ■ —, foal, Phoebus Apollo'—Vivandiere. Wellington Park Stud Company’s ch c —— Phoebus Apollo—Harpist. Wellington Park Stud Company’s ch o Wellington Park Stud Company’s br o Wellington Park Stud Company’s br c ——, foal, San. Francisco—Aliss

Gladys. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br c ton. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br e Wellington Park Stud Company’s ch c Wellington Park Stud Company’s br c Wellington Park Stud Company’s br c ——, foal, Alenschikoff—Sunning-

dale. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f

Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f foal. San Francisco—Cam-

pania. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f —foal, Hotchkiss—Crescent. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br £ foal, Hotchkiss—Aleger. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f lope. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br i foal, Phoebus Apollo—Problem. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br f —foal, Phoebus Apollo—Hilda. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br i •. foal, Phoebus Apollo—Brown Alice. Wellington Park Stud Company’s br £ alba. Wellington Park Stud Company’s ch t Wellington Park >Stud Company’s br f l —Real Blue. . y Air G. F. Aloore’s br c Fontenoy, 2yrs, _ Haut Brion—Rufinc. ME G. F. Aloore’s b f Aliss Penelope, 2yrs Antaeuls—Vic. Mr G. F. Moore’s c f , 2yrs, Impetus^ —Alargot. Mr G. F. Moore’s br f Carrara, lyr, Cravat —Alantlepiece. All* G. F. Aloore’s blk f , lyr, Gossoon —Miss Nora. Air G. F. Aloore’s br c . lyr, Cyrenaan—Ala Mi© Rosette. Sir Geo. Clifford’s br c King’s Guest, 2yrs, Bill of Portland —Madowla. Sir Gc-0. Clifford’s b f Lady Wayward, 2yrs, Bill of Portland—Elusive Sir Geo. Clifford’s eh c Signalman, 2yrs, Cl a nra nal d—Weat hereye. Sir Geo. Clifford’s oh c Stronghold, 2yra Cl anra na 1 cl— Safegu ar d. Sir Geo. Clifford’s cli f Bonnie Brae, lyr, CTanranald —Golden Crest. Sir Geo. Clifford’s b c Clanchattau, lyr, Cl anranalcl —Teredinu. Sir Geo. Clifford’s br c (lay Spark,.lyr, Clanranald —Catherine Wheel. Sir Geo. Clifford’s b f Glenowlet, lyr, Clanranald—Madowla. • .g Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Harvest, lyr, Clanald —Golden Vale. Sir Geo. Clifford’s br f , lyr, Grafton —Blue and Gold. Sir Geo. Clifford’s b c Child© Ranald, foal Cl an ran a Id— Weat hereye. Sir Geo-rge Clifford’s b o Blazing Star, foal, Clanranald —Catherine Wheel. Sir Geo. Clifford’s oh c Gold Cairn, foal, Clanranald' —Golden Crest. _ •* Sir Geo. Clifford’s br f Kirriemuir, foal, C 1 an ra n a-1 d—Madowla. Sir Goo. Clifford’s b f Prettyface, foal, Clanranald —Delusive. Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch f Snowstell, foal, Clanra nal d—Saf e-guard. Hon. J. D Ormond’s br c Zimmerman, foal, Birkenhead —Solita'-re. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b o Audax, foal, Birkenhead —Temeraive. Hou-. J. D. Ormond’s b o Canton, foal, Birkenhead —Guitar. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Eo, foal, Birkenhead —Eon. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b. e— — foal, Birkenhead —'Mount Ida. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Erl King, foal, Birkenh cad—Dry ad. Hon. J. D. 0 rmo-nd's ch o Golden Gate, foal, San Francisco —Roie. Air Hugo Friedlander’s b o , foal, Cuirassier —Annabelle. Mr Hugo Friedlander’s br o , foal, Finland —Oorusa. Mr Hugo Friedlander’s br o , foal, Finland —Circlet. Mr Hugo Friedlander’s oh c, Blood-shot-—Lysia. Mr Hugo Friedlander’s blk f , foal, Explosion—Sybil. Air Hugo Friedlander’s b f , foal, Seaton Delava I—Robini 11 a-. Air Hugo Friedlander’s b f , foal, San Francisco —Waitemata. Air Hugo Friedlander’s b f , foal, v Finland —Wopener. Air Alax Friedlander’s ch g , foal, Formosan—Countess of Kolmar. Mr Hugo Friedlander’s br f , 1 yr, Finland—Alelusine. Mr Hugo Friodlander's br f , lyr, Stepniak—Britomart. Mr Hugo Friedlander’s b o , lyr, Stepniak—Arline. Mr Hugo Friedlauder’s br o , lyr, Phoebus Apollo—-Aliss Gladys. Alt Hugo Friedlander’s b o , lyr. Seaton Delaval —Campania. Sir William Russell’s eh* o . foal, Coeur do Lion—Rusulka. Air C. A. Leicester’s b c , lyr, Hotchkiss—Rose of Wellington. Cambria Park Stud Company’s b c , foal, Cyrenian—Alelodia-. Mr E. W. Alison’s br o , lyr, Phoebus Apollo—Forme. Mr E. W. Alison’s ch c Alonoform, 2yrs, Hotchkiss—Forma. All* J. Goodwin’s Volume, Sylvia Park —Tottie. Air J. B. Reid’s br c , foal, Sant 11 arioh—Strathspey. Air J. B. Reid’s br f ——, foal, Stepniak —Fauna. Mr Ivo Ainslie’s b e Montpelier, foal, Explosion—Keepsake. HAWKE’S BAY WEIGHTS. <- Tha following handicaps have been declared by Air J. E. Henrys for tlio Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s autumn; meeting:-^

Hurdles, one mile and three-q«arbe!i'&--Oing<> TO*l3, Khaki 10.9, In«pan 10;6j : ' ; Ci-eiitot 10.5, Kelpy 10.2, | Rhyl 0.13, •wlia 9, Gpoil - Js[peo % Athol Maid 9j Sprinkle '&hoh 9. . Aiutstumn- Handicap, one sum©. —G-aid Dust'B,7, JReiliud Bis, Asteroid 8.3, Kei-j ®etapeti '8.2, la 8.1, Raffyneety 7.9,; Seraphine "7.9, Bandmaster 7.7, Free- ; land 7.7, Tyrone 7.7, Optimist 7, Noneen 6.7, Indian Shot 6.7. Hawke's Bay Oup, -one mile and a quarter.—Starshoot 9, Camni© Ohiel 8.10, Grand Rapids 8.10, Fleba-8.9, Float 8.6. Hmetaura 8.5, Dolores 7-. 7, Piaidie 7.7, 1 Bandy 7.4, Madrigail 7.3, Taura 6.13, Gold Dust 6.12, Rehua 6.10, Freeland •6.7, Provost Marshall 6.7. I Handicap Hurdles, on© mile and; three-quartet's.—Comfort 11.3, 10.13, Evening 10.5, Rose-plot 9.13, Mourner 9.12, Westguard 9.12, Aroha: 9.8, Roses'hoot 9.7, Oingo 9.5, Rags 9. ; Nursery Handicap, five furlongs. . Tessera 9.3, Solution 8.8, Forest Ranger. 8.8, Possibility 8.5, Promotion 7.13, Galahad 7.12, Mystification 7.7, Aberration 7.3, Flamen 7. Perdiia 6.11, Win--dess 6.11, Vendeer 6.10, Elspe-th 6.9,; Oarnelian 6.7, Tooiderghei 6.7. First Hack, five furlongs.—Pa Tuna, 9.3, Merry Kate 8.11, Rose Madder; 8.9, Trent 8.2, Manawaru Bj2, Maoriland 7.11, Sardonyx 7.9, Mourn 7.8,: Rapids 7.7 Laßij outer e 7.6, Bom.ba.stes .7.6, Ice 7.5, Gold Trip 7.3, Triune 7.2,: Wild Gat 6.13, Park Shot 6.13, Le Beau 6.12, British Navy 6.11, Lullaloo 6.11, gt. Louie 6.7, Romany Girl 6.7, Horizon 6.7, Cosmea 6.7, Anser Anser 6.7, Agony 6 7 Railway Stakes. —Starsihoot 9.8, Madrigal 8.i3, Mefodeon 8.3, Replete 7.13, Assayer 7.10, Rehua 7.10, Tyrone 7.7, Immersion 7.7, Soultina i .3, Repulse 6.9, Livonia 6.9, Tattle 6.8, Wet Reef 6J7, Pa Tuna 6.7, Rose Madder 6.7, Governess 6.7, Noneen 6.7. CHRISTCHURCH WEIGHTS. Mr J. E. Henrys hae declared the following weights * for the Christchurch Racing CRub’s meeting:— , High Weight Handicap.—Olanburn 11.7, Count of Kolmar 10.13, Shellback 10.6, Comal 10.5, Zealous 10.4, Royal Crown 9.13, Hotu 9.11, Cerise and Blue . 9.9, Natalie 9.6, Cannonite 9.2, Artilleryman 9. Maiden Handicap.—Merrymaker 8.9, Count Gorton 8.5, , Blunderbuss and \. Steelspur 7.5, Eurus, Shdllfire, Coriander and Graduated Tax 7. Ohristcburok Autumn Handicap.— Grand Rapids 8.11. Secret Society 8.3, / Terrapin 8, Djin Djin 7.11, Olanburn 6.7, Flying Handicap.—Lady Lillian, Petrovna and Kremlin 9.8, Djin Djin 8.2, Te Taiaha 6.13, The Mohican 6.12, Nell Gwynn 6.7. Waltea- Handicap.—Petrovna 10.13, Secret Society 10.6, Djin Djin 10.3, Lee Enfieild 9.10, Mohican and Conal 9, Shellback 8.13, Zealous 8.12, Royal Crown 8.6. Hotu 8.5, Cerise and Blue 8.3, Ordnance, • Ability, Antigone and 8* -Hack Handicap.—Miss Hamilton 8.7, Wet Blanket 8.5, Summed- Rose 7.13, Artilleryman 7.3, Steelspur 7.2, Income Tax and Magical 6.10. HUTT VALLEY TROTTING CLUB. A meeting of the Hurt Valley Trotting. Club was held on Saturday. There was a good attendance of members. The arrangements made for carrying «ut the meeting on the 24th insit. were deemed satisfactory. Inquiries __ were made as to what stable accommodation was offered in the immediate district, and assurance was forthcoming that it •would meet the requirements of visits ing owners. This is a matter that - might be studied by clubs generally, as it is very desirable for owners to have their horse-boxes as close to the raoe-ia-ack as possible, especially in bad weather and on bad roads. It was decided to call tendei-s for the right of refreshment booth on the course, and also to notify that bookmakers found betting on the club’s ground's would be ejected and prosecuted. The club decided to use the American system of arni-band numbering as more convenient to owners. In referring to this system of numbering contestants, an incident of bygone days - was referred to At a meeting held at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, some yearn ago 1 , the owner of the dam of Elector "was allowed to drivie arojund the track, just by way of warming the mare up before the staat of the race. Of courtee, no one " cared to back Hattie S. with a load of from 14st to 16st up, thus she was left - severely alone on the totalisator. Just befoa-e tlie start of the race the champion horseman of Australasia was substituted,and the mare won. Now, with the arm-band system this would have been impossible, as the driver of this horse would have had to pa&s the clerk of scales with his number and colours .on, and could noifc change them, loader penalty of_ disqualification. MASTERTDN RACING CLUJB. Sp«C2UI« IO THE “MAH,.” MASTERTON, April 30. 33ie Mastearton Racing Club made a ~ profit of :£3Bll®s lOd over the late meeting. Fees amounting to £33 10s,

in, making a profit of £415 8s lOd. The receipts amounted to- £1630 13s 3d and the expenditure £1248 14s sd. SALE OF THOROUGHBRED STOCK. ’ Special to the “Mail.” PALMERSTON, April 29. The third annual sale of throughbred horses held by Abraham and Williams, Ltd., and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, Ltd., was attended to-day by over 1000 persons, including buyers from all parts of the colony. Over. 100 horses were,brought i forward, representing a substantial increase on the number at last year’s sale, and prices as a whole showed improvement. The five Australian horses entered by Mi* L. de Pellichet were snapped .up, and fetched the highest prices for the day. The purchasers were as follow :—• Brown colt, by True Blue —The Gem, Mr G. Maher (trainer for Mr G. F. Moore, Wanganui), 180gns, —Chestnut filly, by Medallion—Patrie, Mi- R. W. Paterson, Welti ington, ISOgns. ' Blown celt, by Lochiel —Consistence, Mi- J. Cocker, Hawera, 15Qgns. Brown fillly, by Grafton—Navarme, Mr Arthur Mitchell. Butt, Wellington, 150gns. , Chestnut filly, by Mediiftlion—Salutation, Mr W. Teschemaker, Timaru, lOOgns. ' v The Te Mahanga yearlings, bred by Messrs W. J. and A. Douglas,JHDawke’s Bay, were all sold. The average price for the 23 horses offered was 49gns. Mi- R. W. Paterson, Wellington, paid The highest price, 124gns, Torpedo colt from Nymph, and a fillly by the same sire, from Rivulet, waspur chased by Mi' A. L. D. Fraser, M. H.R-,_Na.pi er, for 112gns. Other stock by,,.Torpedo were sold as follows —Colt, Mr Arch. Mac Lean. Hawke’s Bay, 84gnsj gelding, Mi- G. F. Moore, Wanganui, 40gns; filly, .'Mr R.Buick. Palmerston, 3ogns. The horses sired by Mahaki were m good demand. The principal purchasers were: —Filly, Mr G. Carrington, Gisborne, 85gns; gelding Dr Graham, Palmerston, 47gns; Holmes, Rangitikei, 36gns; filly, Mr D. Fraser, Bulls, 35gns3 filly, Mr A. Lamg, Foxton. 41gns. The well-known Levin sportsman, Mr J. R. McDonald, purchased six of the above yearlings at prices ranging from 62gnis to' 24gns. Abon.it thirty-sdx thoroughbreds weare catalogued by the Hon J. D. Ormond (Hawked .Bay). Their average price was £.19. 15s, and the principal - purchasers'‘were:—Filly, Air L. Pharazyn, Wellington, 31gns; filly, Mr D. Fraser, Bulls, 3Qgns; filly. Mr.R. W. Paterson Wellington, 30gns; filly, Mr James Gammon-, FedldSng, SOgns; filly, Mr J. Laiveon, Invercargill. A horse

sired Tby Dreadnouglit was purchased by Mr S. Brown, Timaru, for 25gns. The nine thoroughbreds offered by Mr H. Gaisford, Hawke’s Bay, were all sold at an average of £23 16s. The highest price, 32gns>, was paid h.y Mr A. Shadbolt, of Akaroa, for a gelding. Mr T. W. Armitage, Auckland, bought two of the geldings for 47gms, and a Gipsy King mare for 26g 11s. A Stepniak colt bred by Mr J. G. Duncan, Wellington, was sold for 32gns. A number of thoroughbreds were offered on behalf of Air J. G. Collins, Palmerston, one filly being sold for 28jgns. The brood mare Lorelei, an old turf performer, was bought by Mr J. R. McDonald, Levin, for 50gns. The brood mare Ngaio, owned by Air C. L. Alackersey, Hawke’s Bay, was sold for 126gms to Alessrs Douglas Bros., ITawke’a Bay. Of the racehorses offered on behalf of Mr A. Ellis, Hawke’s Bay f the following were sold: —Detonation, Mr E. Buick. Palmerston, 50gns: Warwick, All- J. Jorgensen, Wellington, 41gns; Rangitata, Mr E. Stevenson, Palmerston 35gns. Dexterity was passed in at 38ogns. The well-known hurdler Midia was also passed in at 225gns.